Below is a list of links and resources for artists and organisations, designed to provide support during this time. Let us know if you come across more!
Support for Artists and Organisations
Funding
Claim a grant through the coronavirus (COVID-19) Self-employment Income Support Scheme
Use this scheme if you’re self-employed or a member of a partnership and have lost income due to coronavirus.
HMRC Helpline for businesses / freelancers affected by COVID-19
Advice for those concerned about paying their tax
Artists’ General Benevolent Institution
General benevolent funding for artists who can’t work due to age or serious illness
Steve Morgan Foundation launches emergency fund
Apply for emergency hardship funding (charities and not-for-profits in Merseyside, North Wales and Cheshire west of M6)
Axisweb Hardship Fund
Small grants of up to £5,000 for Axisweb members
Mentoring/ Advice
Creative Industries Foundation: Responses from the Sector
Consistently updated resource page for creative businesses and freelancers
Leapers Guide to Working From Home While Quarantined
Great advice from Leapers, an organisation supporting the workplace wellbeing of the self-employed
Stay Well, Supported and Creative
Arts Professional’s new microsite for COVID-19 updates
Creative Industries Federation
Six months’ free membership for freelancers and microbusinesses
General Resources
Culturepool – Add an Offer
Add content to the Culturepool portal for sharing arts and cultural activity with teachers and education professionals
Key Info and Contact Numbers from Liverpool City Council
Adobe – 2 months free Creative Cloud
Get a payment holiday from Adobe (existing subscribers only)